Connectionsis a daily word game from puzzle giant, the New York Times Games. If you want to play today and win, but find yourself feeling a little stuck, a few hints could help pave the path to solving thisPC puzzle game.
This article is filled with clues like general hints to the whole puzzle, a selection of hints to each of the categories, category spoilers, and even the entire answer if you need it.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #276 for June 27, 2025
Once you are familiar with therules of how to playConnections, you can get started on today’s puzzle; it contains the words:PRINCESS, CANDY, BEAN, LICORICE, PUMPKIN, MELON, BAGUETTE, EMERALD, RADIANT, CUSTOME, NOODLE, FENNEL, TARRAGON, NUT, ANISE,andDECORATIONS.
What is the Definition of Licorice?
Licorice is a Eurasian legume; black licorice is made from this plant. When you dry the roots of the plant, you’re able to use it in food and medicine.
What is the Definition of Tarragon?
Tarragon is a seasoning plant, Artemisia dracunculus, that is used as a flavoring in food.
What is the Definition of Fennel?
Fennel is a plant in the parsley family used mostly as flavoring in sausages and other cooking. They have"feathery leaves and umbels of small, yellow flowers," according to Dictionary.com.
What is the Definition of Baguette?
Baguettes are “long, narrow loaves of French bread,” according to Dictionary.com. But there are two other definitions that this word has:
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #276 for July 21, 2025
If you are looking for hints to help get you closer to the answer, you can check the expandable section below, with each section covering a different category.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle 276
Here are some hints for today’sConnections:
None of these categories are about a recipe for something.
There are no categories for terms of endearment for children.
- Noodle and Bean are in the same category.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in thisdifficult puzzle game:Things to buy in October.
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 02, 2025
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisHalloween Purchases.
The four words for this group in the puzzle areCandy, Costumes, Decorations, and Pumpkins.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:If you don’t like one of these, you probably won’t like any of the others either.
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 19, 2025
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisPlants with Similar Flavors.
The four words for this group in the puzzle areAnise, Fennel, Licorice, and Tarragon.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer for thisbrowser-based game:Noggin, but themed around something edible.
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 02, 2025
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisFood Slang for Head.
The four words for this group in the puzzle areBean, Melon, Noodle, and Nut.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer:Shapes of diamonds, perhaps.
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 05, 2025
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisGemstone Cuts.
The four words for this group in the puzzle areBaguette, Emerald, Princess, and Radiant.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #276
To get through theNew York Times GamesConnections, you might need the full spoiler. You can find the four categories and all the words that belong in each.
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